About Timber Smith

Timber Smith serves the City of Appleton as the Special Assistant to the Mayor for Community, Culture, and Belonging, acting as a strategic bridge-builder to ensure residents feel a genuine sense of belonging. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh. Timber's career in public service is rooted in equity and education, including service as a Senior Equity Coordinator and Veterans Resource Coordinator at UW Oshkosh, and as the African American Recruitment and Retention Specialist for both the Appleton Area School District and Fox Valley Technical College.

A veteran of the Army Reserves, Timber is a dedicated community connector who produces and hosts both the Appleton Engaged and THE KOSH podcasts to amplify local stories and resources. In addition to his role with IndUS of the Fox Valley, he serves on the board of directors for the African American Chamber of Commerce of Northeast Wisconsin and The Building for Kids Children's Museum in Appleton. He is also the Vice President of the Sigma Upsilon Lambda Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Timber resides in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and is honored to contribute to the IndUS mission of fostering regional friendship, goodwill, and a more connected community for all.